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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Swimmers can use blocks during practices (and tryouts) because they’re supervised by trained coaches. Individuals can’t use them randomly, no matter how experienced they are. It’s frustrating for experienced swimmers, but there’s no way for lifeguards to know who’s safe or not during open swim times. (Unless MP himself walked in!) 
[b]To the RMSC tryout person - please don’t come at me with the USA Swimming manual to prove why your DD was wronged during tryouts. We’ve all seen your argument and heard about your report. I’d like to consider that DCUM matter closed.[/b] [/quote]

Not really, there were a whole room full of supervised coaches that looked the other way when untrained kids were requested to go off the blocks that weren't certified and the coaches weren't using the protocol.

https://www.usaswimming.org/docs/default-source/coaching-resourcesdocuments/teaching-racing-starts.pdf

Head coaches are supposed to keep a record of all kids under a certain age that are certified to use the racing blocks, but they don't.  At least for all intents and purposes they don't care.

https://www.usaswimming.org/docs/default-source/coaching-resourcesdocuments/racing-start-certification.pdf
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Please see bolded section of my comment.[/quote]

I don't understand how you can think that your request carries any honor.[/quote]

DP.  I don't understand what you want, PP.  You've called this incident to people's attention and they have read about it and can respond as they want/need to.  What is your desired action item?[/quote]

Insanity is repeating the same thing and expecting a different response. [/quote]

I guess swimming in Montgomery County is always going to suck especially when it comes to racing dives.[/quote]
Other than club and HS swimmers, who practice racing starts during their practices, what other swimmers using a rec pool need to be proficient in racing dives?[/quote]

US masters swimming has 60,000 members.  USA swimming has 380,000.  So based on membership trends, 15-20% of swimmers older than HS age.

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Masters swimmers don't swim with clubs?[/quote]

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